Alstroemeria plant named `Stalauli`

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing flowers of good quality and attractive coloration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofAlstroemeria originated as a seedling by crossing as seed parent anunreleased, unpatented seedling identified as 82R0473-6 and as pollenparent an unreleased, unpatented seedling identified as 86F1115-3 fromamong my collection of Alstroemeria seedlings maintained undercontrolled conditions in a greenhouse at Van Staaveren B.V., Aalsmeer,The Netherlands, for developmental purposes. The varietal denominationof the new variety is `Stalauli`.

The first act of asexual reproduction of `Stalauli` was in Aalsmeer, TheNetherlands, by propagation by dividing rhizomes. Asexual reproductionby dividing rhizomes in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands, has demonstrated thatthe combination of characteristics as herein disclosed for `Stalauli`are firmly fixed and retained through successive generations of asexualreproduction.

`Stalauli` has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions. Phenotypic expression may vary with variations inenvironment such as temperature, light intensity, day length and growingand cultural conditions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Flowers of the new variety of Alstroemeria, `Stalauli` are characterizedby flowers of unusual coloration, as described herein.

DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The new variety of Alstroemeria hybrid is illustrated in theaccompanying illustration, which shows typical flower characteristics,with colors being as nearly true as is possible for illustrations ofthis type.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of the new cultivar ofAlstroemeria hybrid as observed in a greenhouse in Aalsmeer, TheNetherlands. Color designations indicated are in accordance with TheRoyal Horticultural Society Colour Chart by color plate designations.

Botanical classification:

Family.--Liliaceae.

Genus.--Alstroemeria sp.

Commercial.--Alstroemeria hybrid.

Origin: Seedling.

Plant

Form: Bush.

Shape: Upright.

Height: About 150 to 180 cm.

Internode length: About 1 to 10 cm.

Growth rate: Fast; The length of time (number of days) taken from youngplants (rooted rootstocks, the stage of development in which thevarieties are sold) to flowering stage under commercial greenhouseconditions is 80-90 days.

Main stem or cane length: About 160 cm; pinching not required.

Growth: Vigorous.

Strength: Strong.

Foliage:

Quantity.--Abundant.

Number of leaves.--About 35 to 45 per stem.

Size of leaf.--Length: About 15 to 20 cm. Width: About 3 to 5 cm.

Shape of leaf.--Elliptical.

Margin type.--Entire.

Texture.--Glossy.

Color.--Upper side: Near 137A. Underside: Near 137C.

Rhizomes.--Yes. Color: Near 155D. Size: About 10 to 30 cm.

Inflorescence--Flower/Floret

Blooming habit: Continuous; Spent umbels not required to be pinched tomaintain the plant in a continuous blooming condition.

Blooms: Profusely.

Spring.--Yes.

Fall.--Has tendency to give few blooms in fall.

Size:

Diameter.--About 6 cm.

Depth.--About 5 cm.

Borne: Singly.

Shape or form:

When bloom first opens.--Cup.

When bloom matures.--Cup.

Number of tepals.--6.

Arrangement.--2 concentric circles of 3 tepals.

Form.--Obovate.

Apex.--Pointed.

Texture.--Soft.

Appearance.--Velvety.

Color (summer/fall).--Outside tepal/floret: Body near 60C/60D;; basenear 60D; reverse side near 60B/60C/60D. Inside tepal/floret: Body near5A/60C/60D; base near 60D; reverse side near 5A/60C/60D. Spots: The twoinner lateral tepals have 20-40 spots, color near 185A. The inner medianpetal has no yellow part R.H.S. 5A but about 10-20 small spots, colornear 185A.

Peduncle or flower stem:

Length.--About 10 to 15 cm.

Color.--Near 137B.

Strength.--Strong.

Upright.--Yes, not hairy. No discoloration after full bloom and notaffected in wet or hot weather.

Disease resistance: Unknown.

Fragrance: None.

Lasting quality:

On plant.--About 4 weeks.

As cut flower.--About 18-21 days.

Bud

Size:

Diameter.--About 1 to 2 cm.

Depth or length.--About 2 to 4 cm.

Form or shape: Pear-shaped, long.

Rate of opening: Fast.

Color of tepals/florets:

When tepals begin to unfurl.--Near 60C/60D.

When tepals first divide.--Near 60C/60D.

Reproductive Organs

Stamen:

Number.--6.

Arrangement.--Around the style, side-by-side.

Anthers:

Size.--About 8 to 10 mm.

Color.--Near 185A.

Filaments:

Length.--About 5 cm.

Color.--Near 60B.

Pollen:

Color.--Near 79B.

Pistils:

Number.--1.

Styles:

Length.--About 4 to 5 cm.

Color.--Near 42C.

Stigmas:

Color.--Near 42D.

Fruit

Fertile: Yes.

Shape: Round.

Color at maturity: Near 163A.

I claim.
 1. A new variety of Alstroemeria plant substantially as hereindescribed and shown.